Technical Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Unload, carry, and transport tools and equipment from location of storage to the location of use & back.
  • Clean items such as filters & strainers.
  • Clean equipment such as boilers, chimneys and condensers.
  • Erect scaffolding, ladders, hoists and chain blocks.
  • Carry out upkeep of equipment involving rust removal and painting.
  • Run errands on behalf of junior technician, technician or engineer in connection with the attainment of work objectives.
  • Ensure a high quality/standard of work and service throughout.
  • Ensure that personal protective equipment is worn and work is carried out safely.
  • Keep personal tools and safety equipment in good condition.
  • To assist the junior technician, technician or engineer in carrying out all of their duties.
  • To perform any other duties which may be assigned to him from time to time.
  • To fill up weekly timesheets.
  • To fill up preventive maintenance site work orders as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Physical fit to handle manual tasks such as lifting, carrying, and transporting heavy tools and equipment.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial tools and equipment.
  • Ability to work safely and consistently follow health, safety, and environmental guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Experience in general maintenance tasks, including cleaning mechanical parts and surfaces, rust removal, and basic painting.
  • Comfort with working at heights, including erecting and using scaffolding, ladders, and hoisting equipment.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take directions from technicians and engineers.
  • Dependability and initiative, especially when running errands or supporting urgent tasks on-site.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to various support tasks within a technical or engineering environment.
  • Speaks and understands Maltese and/or English